(71) RARE Pentax AP Body W/58/2. 4 Lens, Cap, Strap, CLA ' D 09/2019
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:20586708 | Model: AP - Original |
Film Format: 35 mm | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Focus Type: Manual | Type: SLR |
Brand: Asahi Pentax | MPN: Does Not Apply |
UPC: Does not apply |
In 1957 Asahi Pentax introduced the "original" model, also called AP.
It was a completely new design from the earlier Asahiflex.It incorporated an eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable lenses with standard 42mm threaded lens mount, rapid-advance lever and folding rewinding crank.The 58mm f2.4 lens was a ...redesigned version of the Takumar in M37 mount for the earlier Asahiflex, and it was produced in M42 mount for only 10 months and ONLY for the Pentax AP!
Camera and lens are very nice showing mild wear.They have been serviced (CLA'd - Cleaned Lubricated Adjusted) for good working order on September 2019 so all functions are spot on.Lens is crystal clear with no issues.Fairly clean viewfinder.
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